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Grade 11AIIMS MBBS

What is the percentage of foetal and maternal blood flowing in umbilical cord ?

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6 Years agoGrade 11
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Fetal and maternal blood circulation systems
Placental blood flow is increased at term and amounts to 500 ml/min (80% of the uterine perfusion). The villus capillaries are branches of the umbilical vessels